Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Footwear at Nike

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual with direct footwear manufacturing experience a strong foundation in quality systems and the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration across Nikes global supply chain. You will bring energy and a new perspective along with the ability to assess needs prioritize develop and implement viable solutions for multiple projects at any given time. An inquisitive nature and desire to understand how things go together a must.Key attributes include:Functional athletic footwear experience is a requirement for this role.Proven leadership in quality engineering manufacturing environments or product creation.Deep understanding of footwear product creation and Asia-based manufacturing.Ability to prioritize assess needs and implement viable solutions across multiple projects.Strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster a culture of quality and accountability.High comfort level with report generation and tools.This role requires someone who can mentor team members influence stakeholders and elevate product integrity standards across categories.WHAT YOU BRINGBachelors degree in Engineering Materials Science or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education experience and training.710 years of relevant experience in footwear product creation and/or manufacturing systemsExperience working with Asia-based footwear manufacturing partnersStrong background in quality systems management and regulatory complianceProficiency in data analysis reporting tools and engineering softwareExcellent leadership influencing and stakeholder management skillsExperience with Six Sigma LEAN or other continuous improvement methodologiesHigh comfort level with Smartsheet Excel PowerPoint and WordAbility to mentor and develop talent fostering a high-performing team cultureFamiliarity with DOE statistical analysis and product safety standardsAdditional certifications in Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) or Supply Chain a plusWHAT YOU WILL WORK ONThis role will work on the Footwear Product Integrity Issues Management team a Global organization whose vision is delivering perfect product to every athlete*. Our vision is to catalyze a culture of quality internally and externally that delivers world-class end-to-end quality management. The Product Integrity Issue Management team is a small but influential team that consults on footwear product during consumer creation monitors and measures finished goods quality in the marketplace and performs tactical work when there are large scale quality issues.As the Lead Footwear Quality Engineer Manager you will be expected to help NIKE deliver superior quality product to our your role as a quality management professional you will collaborate with various footwear category teams NIKE teams and factory partners.As the Lead Footwear Quality Engineer Manager you will:Be an integral part of the Product Integrity Issue Management team for footwear ensuring alignment with Nikes quality standards and strategic goals.Responsible for covering multiple footwear categories and managing end-to-end quality issue investigations.Provide expertise mentorship and development to a footwear product engineering team of 3.Drive issue management strategy root cause analysis and corrective action planning across the E2E supply chain.Collaborate with Product Creation Global Sourcing & Manufacturing and factory partners to ensure product excellence.Provide technical guidance and data-driven insights to influence business decisions and continuous improvement.Provide mentorship for new quality engineers and ensure consistent application of quality tools and processes.Represent the team in cross-functional leadership forums driving alignment and visibility for quality initiatives.Serve as main contact for Geographies regarding all large-scale quality issues and assist them in addressing the issue and bringing to resolution.Marketplace Feedback: Incorporate consumer feedback based on in-market product quality and lessons applied to future product.Meet with PI leadership to review ongoing and ad hoc quality issues overall trends as well as impacting design/development decisions and drive accountability for those decisions.We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers sign language interpreters accessible and single location for in-person interviews closed captioning and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover as you navigate our application process that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form. Key Skills Lean Manufacturing,Six Sigma,CNC Programming,Lean,Machining,Tooling,CAD,CNC,Assembly Experience,SolidWorks,Kaizen,Manufacturing Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1